Bethel University (Minnesota)
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Bethel University is a private Christian university and seminary in Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1871 as a seminary and is affiliated with Converge. The university enrolls 5,600 students in undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs.[5][6] Its main campus is situated on about 290 acres on the east side of Lake Valentine just south of Interstate 694.[5]
It has been suggested that Bethel Theological Seminary be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since December 2023. |
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Former names | Baptist Union Theological Seminary (1871–1931)[1] Bethel Junior College (1931–1947) Bethel College and Seminary (1947–2004) |
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Type | Private university |
Established | 1871; 153 years ago (1871) |
Religious affiliation | Converge |
Academic affiliations | |
Endowment | $39.5 million (2021)[2] |
Budget | $145.3 million (2016)[3] |
President | Ross Allen |
Academic staff | 544 |
Students | 6,532[4] |
Undergraduates | 2,800 |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Suburban |
Colors | Navy blue and Vegas Gold |
Nickname | Royals |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III MIAC |
Mascot | Roy the Lion |
Website | www |
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